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Meaning of research vessel
A research vessel is a ship or boat designed to carry out scientific research at sea.
Etymology of research vessel
The term 'research vessel' is derived from the combination of 'research', which comes from the Old French 'rechercher', meaning to search closely, and 'vessel', which comes from the Latin 'vas', meaning container or ship.
The concept of research vessels dates back to the 19th century when ships were first used for scientific exploration and discovery.
Synonyms
research ship
survey vessel
exploration ship
laboratory ship
oceanographic vessel
marine research vessel
scientific research vessel
experimental ship
investigation vessel
inspection ship
survey ship
exploration vessel
discovery ship
investigative vessel
experimental vessel
laboratory vessel
oceanographic ship
marine vessel
scientific vessel
research craft
survey craft
exploration craft
Definitions
- A ship or boat designed or equipped for scientific research, especially in the ocean or at sea.
- * A vessel that conducts experiments, gathers data, and undertakes surveys in the marine environment.
Usage Examples
- The research vessel sailed to the middle of the ocean to collect data on marine life.
- * The university's research vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for conducting experiments at sea.
- * The research vessel's crew spent months studying the effects of climate change on the ocean's ecosystem.
Antonyms
passenger ship
cargo ship
tanker
freighter
ferry
cruise ship
container ship
bulk carrier
oil tanker
liquefied gas carrier
general cargo ship
refrigerated cargo ship
roll-on/roll-off ship
livestock carrier
vehicle carrier
barge
tugboat